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settle for bed

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wean off the dummy

Ok it is that time; time to get rid of the dummy. This is my third child and I have never successfully done this without huge tantrums yet. Any advice on how I can do it smoothly this time? Did you like this? Share it:Tw ...

 
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weaning

I am going back to work in about a month, it’s been so long since I’ve done it and I can;t remember how to wean my baby. How do I start to wean my daughter off? Did you like this? Share it:TweetAbout More Pos ...

 
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Learning respect of others

I have a girlfriend whose son has a mild disability and consequently he dribbles more then usual. My 4 year old boy says it’s disgusting and shies away from playing with him. I want my son to learn to accept others as ...

 
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NO!

All my 3 year old says in NO! How do I snap him out of it?! It’s driving me insane! Everything is an argument and it’s just exhausting.

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toilet training help!

We are at toilet training stage! I have no idea what I’m doing – any advice?

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imaginary friend

My daughter has an imaginary friend. She must consult her imaginary friend before we do anything to go anywhere. I never had an imaginary friend, what should I do here? Do I insist she stop or play along or…?? Did you ...

 
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sleepovers

My son got his first invite to a school friend birthday party and it’s a sleepover. How can I tell if he’ll be ok with that?

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Toys – loved then forgotten

I am so sick of buying a toy, it being loved dearly for a minute, then it being tossed aside and my daughter begging for the next big thing. Are there any toys with a lasting appeal? Can I make my child love a toy for lo ...

 
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riding a bike

Ok my son is 7 and at school and he still can’t ride a bike by himself, but all his friends can. I admit I’ve neglected it because we have no flat areas around our house and I haven’t really made the time to take h ...

 
 
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